Collins was suspected to be playing the heroic lead of the film, a casting twist on the original film’s Bruce Campbell. Unlike Campbell’s comedic character of Ash, it is believed that this new version to be directed by Fede Alvarez will be more a straight up horror film.

Currently the film is set for an April 12, 2013 release, so the production team will need to step into high gear with casting a replacement, as well as rounding out the rest of the cast, if they hope to meet that date.

Lily Collins Out Of EVIL DEAD Remake was last modified: January 25th, 2012 by Rich Drees

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